IBM launches Mote Runner for sensors-The ‘Internet of things’ is coming

IBM is about to release an SDK for Mote Runner which could help turn inanimate objects in to Internet connected devices. As ZDNet’s Larry Dignan notes, the Mote Runner moniker refers to Mote’s—or wireless sensor nodes—that gather information ranging from temperature, movement and light and refer back to a network.

What does this all mean? Well on the [...]

Digi Introduces 900 MHz Embedded RF Module XBee-PRO XSC with 15 Miles RF Line-of-Sight

The XBee-PRO XSC is ideal for wireless solutions requiring long-range performance in a cost-optimized, easy-to-deploy module solution. The XBee-PRO XSC is appropriate for use as a pure cable replacement for simple serial communication or as part of a more complex hub-and-spoke network. Digi offers a complete range of Drop-in Networking box products that use the [...]